Stefanie Savage
Matthews,NC
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with a proven track record at Socrates Academy, driving student achievement through data-driven interventions and collaborative support. Skilled in fostering a positive school climate and implementing effective instructional strategies, resulting in high proficiency levels. Adept at building strong relationships with students and families to enhance engagement and success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Lower School (K-5)
Socrates Academy
08.2021 - Current
- Led day-to-day operations for the Lower School, ensuring effective instructional and school-wide systems
- Developed and managed the master schedule to maximize instructional time and student outcomes
- LEA'd IEP and 504 meetings, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations
- Supervised teachers through the full evaluation cycle, providing feedback and instructional support
- Served as McKinney-Vento Liaison, coordinating services for students experiencing homelessness
- Coordinated MTSS implementation, monitoring academic and behavioral data and interventions
- Facilitated ELL and PBIS programs to support equitable instruction and positive school climate
- Monitored academic and behavior intervention plans to support student success
- Led parent meetings and strengthened family engagement
- Represented the Lower School at school events and community activities
- Testing Coordinator (2020-2022)
School Counselor
Socrates Academy
08.2018 - 08.2021
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Create and analyze needs assessments to determine Tiered supports such as classroom lessons, small groups or students in need of 1:1 support.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni, and administration.
- Partnered with parents and guardians to promote student success in school environment.
- Collaborated with teachers and other school personnel to create individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Developed and implemented individualized behavior plans to assist students with achieving academic and behavioral goals.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to emphasize bullying prevention and college readiness.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
- Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
- Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.
- Advocated for students to access available resources.
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
School Counselor Intern
Harper Middle College, Olympic High School. Independence High School
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Regularly met with enrolled students to confirm success and identify problem areas.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
Education
Administrative Add-On License - Education Administration
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC12-2023
Master of Arts - Counseling
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05-2018
Skills
- Achieved strong academic performance, consistently outperforming state averages on key proficiency measures, including high rates of student achievement in subjects like mathematics and reading
- Ranked among the Top-performing public schools in North Carolina, placing in the Top 10% statewide for overall test performance
- Demonstrated notable student proficiency levels well above state averages, with roughly 75% proficiency in math and 72% proficiency in reading/language arts, surpassing statewide performance benchmarks
- Contributed to the school’s high academic standing through targeted instructional leadership, data-driven interventions, and collaborative teacher support, helping maintain a culture of growth and achievement
- Contributed to increased proficiency and growth, resulting in an “A” rating on the NC School Report Card (2024–2025)
- Supported schoolwide success during the 2024–2025 accountability cycle, reflecting excellence in instructional quality and student outcomes
Timeline
Head of Lower School (K-5)
Socrates Academy
08.2021 - Current
School Counselor
Socrates Academy
08.2018 - 08.2021
School Counselor Intern
Harper Middle College, Olympic High School. Independence High School
01.2017 - 05.2018
Administrative Add-On License - Education Administration
Gardner-Webb University
Master of Arts - Counseling
University of North Carolina At Charlotte